2006 Nissan Primera vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 617 kg more than 2006 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Primera | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Primera | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |
